Exam L4M3 Topic 3 Question 78 Discussion

There are two main types of specification: performance specification and conformance specification (sometimes called prescriptive or technical specifications).
A conformance specification establishes the characteristics a commodity must possess, including details of how the commodity will be manufactured; engineering plans, drawings, or blueprints may be included. The design specification states in prescriptive terms what the potential offeror must provide to the buyer.
Conformance specifications have following features:
- Focus on inputs
- Give specific method, processes and materials
- May identify specific manufacturers or components
- The 'how' as well as the 'what'
- Ties supplier to set details
Reference:
- Public Procurement Practice: SPECIFICATIONS
- CIPS study guide page 8-10
LO 1, AC 1.1